How did CU’s running game get this bad—Zach Bye & Phillip Lindsay break down the embarrassing truth
Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay dive into a stunning, stomach‑turning stat about the Colorado Buffaloes’ rushing attack under Deion Sanders — and it’s one that should make every Buffs fan cringe.
CU has not had a single running back reach 400 rushing yards in any season of the Coach Prime era.
Not once.
Not even close.
Meanwhile, some players around the country put up 400 yards in a single game, and CU can’t get one guy to hit that number over an entire season. Last year, the Buffs ranked 104th in the nation — and that ranking was propped up by their quarterback rushing for over 300 yards.
Zach and Phil break down how this happened, why it’s so damning, and what it says about the direction of the program.
VIDEO BREAKDOWN —
The shocking CU rushing stat that exposes a major problem
Why this is one of the most concerning trends of the Prime era
What needs to change schematically and personnel‑wise
Whether CU can fix the run game in 2026
Phil’s perspective as a former CU star RB
What this means for CU’s competitiveness in the Big 12
Buffs fans — jump in the comments:
• How concerned are you about CU’s rushing attack
• Who do you blame: scheme, O‑line, RB room, or coaching
• And what’s the fix heading into 2026
